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BRENT (HOSS) FRIESEN
Brent "Hoss" Friesen, 60, of Virden, Manitoba, passed away suddenly on December 27, 2021, due to a heart attack suffered while shovelling snow.
Hoss was a memorable character (some may even use the words, "big teddy bear," but not to his face), who will be sadly missed by many, including his past and present coworkers and customers in Niverville, Morris, and Virden.
Hoss was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Alvina Friesen. He is survived by his sister Val (Alvin) Ginter, brother Blair, nieces, Shevon (Jamy) Toews and Shaylene (Tyler) Friesen, nephew Ryan Ginter, and several close aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Due to Covid, the family is planning to hold a Celebration of Life, in Niverville, Manitoba, sometime in the spring of 2022.
Special thanks to the Virden RCMP, Piston Ring employees, and Rob Bicknell for their support, help, and kindness during this time.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 06, 2022
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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So very sorry for your loss, Blair and your partner, Al and Val and your family. Brent was larger than life and will be missed dearly. - Posted by: Steve and Helga Neufeld (Friend) on: Apr 23, 2022
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I will always fondly remember as young adults, our numerous bike trips, especially to the labour day football games in Regina. Later in life our visits with Hoss would include an evening at the bar or late nights hanging out talking and curing all the worlds problems. Hoss always had a great outlook and time for a laugh. We will miss him. Rest In Peace buddy. - Posted by: Elwin and Debra Giesbrecht (Friend ) on: Jan 10, 2022
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My condolences to Hoss's family and friends, he was a special individual and great friend, enjoy cruising on the golden hiways Hoss - Posted by: Lawrence Wiebe (Classmate and friend ) on: Jan 09, 2022
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Hoss was a treasured friend. We will miss him and treasure our memories. - Posted by: Louise Smith (Friend) on: Jan 07, 2022
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So sorry Val, Blair and families for your loss . I remember living on Emerson and visiting in Ile Des Chenes in our childhood. We had many great times. My condolences are with you. - Posted by: Chris Brabant (Burnett) (Family friend) on: Jan 07, 2022
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Sincere condolences. - Posted by: Dale Murphy (High school friend ) on: Jan 07, 2022
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Sorry to hear of your passing, Hoss. My sincere condolences to family and friends! I remember you as a gentle giant. - Posted by: Ruth Brown (Friend from high school and youth group ) on: Jan 06, 2022
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One of our oldest and dearest friends. We will miss our chats and cherish the memories of all the good times we had together. - Posted by: David & Connie Wolfe (Friends) on: Jan 06, 2022
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Dear Val and Alvin, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. It is never easy to say good-bye and it leaves a hole in our lives. Know that I am thinking of you! Lynda - Posted by: Lynda Hiebert (Friend ) on: Jan 06, 2022
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Our condolences to you Val, Alvin, Blair & family, this was a big shock to all of us. - Posted by: Maria Voth (friend) on: Jan 06, 2022
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I will always remember Brent arriving to work at full speed (but usually late). Proudly Riding his Honda Goldwing or his Dodge Coronet (I think it was a Coronet, might have been a Super B, bad memory as it was some 40 years ago). Always went the extra mile. My condolences to the family and friends. He was a character (in a good/special way). - Posted by: Tony Magian (Former Employer - Hanover Bearing and Automotive) on: Jan 06, 2022